Okayama Fagiano vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: The Cows Will Ram The Pheasants To Oblivion

Okayama Fagiano vs Vissel Kobe: Prediction for the Match on July 20, 2025

Prediction for the Japan J1 League game between Okayama Fagiano and Vissel Kobe at the City Light Stadium, Japan. A preview of the game, team statistics, emerging lineups, and several betting options are available below.

Okayama Fagiano: Form and Statistics

Recent Form: DLWWL

The Okayama Pheasants have had a season filled with many twists, and while they have tried their best to navigate through, a few scratches have kept them trapped in the eleventh league spot. An example is the narrow 1-nil defeat to Sanfrecce Hiroshima last week, in a game that had all the qualifications of a jamlocked tie. 

Their home form has dropped, with the fans who have been left long-faced aching for decency. As the dust settles, it looks like they are beginning to drift towards the bottom of the table, fulfilling tabloid gossip of a possible return to the bottom tier, where they are rumoured to belong.

In five recent games, they have taken two wins, two losses and a stalemate; accruing seven points. 

Okayama Fagiano: Lineup

Team: Fagi’s ambition this season is to thrive; no more, no less. At some point in the game against Sanfrecce Hiroshima last week, they realised that they were not able to score and started defending, a bad technique against a team that has the best defensive record in the league. It is interesting to see what Coach Kiyama applies today, against one of the most difficult teams to play against, Vissel Kobe. 

Player: Ataru Esaka remains one of the players expected to feature on the scoresheet. A good look at his style of play implies that Vissel defenders will take him seriously. However if he chooses to dummy run, and Meireles bears the burden of goal poacher, they may have decent chances.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Brodersen, Kudo-Tagami-Tatsuta, Sato-Yuta-Fujita-Yanagi, Esaka-Kimura, Meireles.

Head Coach: Takashi Kiyama

Vissel Kobe: Form and Statistics

Recent Form: WWDWW

Blazing through five recent games without a loss, Vissel Kobe features against Okayama Fagiano as big favorites. Simultaneously doubling as the fourth highest-scoring and second best-defensive side, it is easy to see why the bookmakers tip them for an easy breeze. 

They showed experience against Ventforet Kofu in the Emperor’s Cup, scoring two goals in seven minutes of injury time in the second half, despite playing with the reserve squad.

Away from home, they have raked three wins, one stalemate and one loss. This clash against Okayama sets them up decently for their friendly Spanish La Liga champions, FC Barcelona

Vissel Kobe: Lineup

Team: Vissel Kobe has one of the best lineups in the league. From the goalie to the goal poacher, everyone does their job brilliantly. The midfield connects with the flanks, who are in tune with the running attackers. Coach Yoshida seems to have laid his eggs perfectly, and while they hatch, 

Player: Sasaki, Ogihara and Miyashiro are players expected to turn up the volume of attack. They were all instrumental in the game against Shonan Bellmare 

Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Maekawa, Kuwasaki-Yamakawa-Thuler-Sakai, Ideguchi-Ogihara-Miyashiro, Erik-Sasaki-Hirose

Head Coach: Takayuki Yoshida

Okayama Fagiano vs Vissel Kobe Head-to-Head Statistics

Three recent clashes between the sides have produced one win for the two sides and a stalemate. However, Takayuki Yoshida has beaten Kiyama once - if care is not taken, this will be a second.

Okayama Fagiano vs Vissel Kobe Match Betting Trends

• All of their recent six direct meetings produced a BTTS-NO. Consider this option at 1.63 odds from Betway;
• The O1.5 option has dominated most of Vissel’s games meetings. Pick this option at 1.39 odds from bet365;
• Recently, they have proven the better side against Okayama Fagiano. Pick a bold win for the guests at 1.79 odds from 1xbet;
• The last three games between the sides saw Kashiwa score at least two goals. Bet on the Away over 0.5 goals at 1.21 odds from 1xbet;

Okayama Fagiano vs Vissel Kobe match prediction 20 July 2025

Generally, Me-Ushi, the Cows of Vissel Kobe munches on teams like Okayama for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Statistically speaking this season, there is no lateral dimension that the current set of Okayama players can defeat Vissel Kobe, who for the first time in a while have real chances of a top table glance. 

My best options here are:

🔥 My prediction for this game is the Away to win and total score over 1.5 goals option at a coefficient of 2.34 odds from 1xbet. Vissel Kobe has a greedy knack for goals, and the extra man upfront always turns up in games when three points are essential.

🔥 Our betting tip for this match is an away first half win at the coefficient of 2.38 odds from the Betway bookmaker. Okayama's best bet will be to defend for as long as they can, as scoring may not be an option. 

🔥 Lastly, I will pick a win for the guests at full-time at 1.77 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker. Vissel is thirsty for the top spot and the Pheasants can fly how they want, they won't be able to perch on the Cows. All my cards are behind the Rakuten-sponsored guests.